tow CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G User Guide

Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 102for more
information.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in
the button on the lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch) to turn
the engine off.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle could
move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully
in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and even
catch re. You or others could be injured.
Do not leave your vehicle with the engine
running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and
your parking brake is rmly set before you leave it.
After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P),
hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without
rst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that
the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
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To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance
zone number on the zone map that follows.
2. Press and hold the on/off button untilaZand
a zone number appears on the display. The
compass is now in zone mode.3. Once the zone number appears on the display,
press the on/off button quickly until you reach
the correct zone number. Stop pressing the
button and the mirror will return to normal
operation. If C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need calibration.
See “Compass Calibration” listed previously.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass
If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic
dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper
level to minimize glare at night from lights
behind your vehicle.
The mirror also includes a compass display in
the upper right corner of the mirror face.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
The controls for the
outside power mirrors
are located on the
driver’s door.
Move the top selector control to the left or right to
select either the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. To
adjust the direction of the mirror, use the arrows on
the round four-way control. Adjust each outsidemirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable,
driving position. Keep the control in the center
position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred
mirror position can be stored. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10.
Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice,
or condensation. They will heat when the rear
window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 179.
Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by
pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may
be useful when going through a car wash or a
conned space. Push the mirrors away from the
vehicle, to the normal position, before driving.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s
side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off setting on the inside mirror.
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Roof Panel
The vehicle may have a removable roof panel.
Follow the procedures listed when removing
or installing it.
Removing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
Do not try to remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove
the roof panel while the vehicle is moving
could cause an accident. The panel could
fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose
control, or it could y off and strike
another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
Until you are sure you can remove the panel
alone, have someone help you.Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items
that may interfere with proper storage of the
roof panel.
5. Lower the windows.
There are two release latches on the front of
the roof panel and one rear release latch
on the back of the roof panel.
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6. To unlock the release latches on the front of
the roof panel, grasp each handle with your
ngers and pull it outward.The driver’s side handle moves toward the
driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle
moves toward the passenger’s door.
Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release LatchDriver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch
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Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of
the panel is facing the storage area.
2. Insert the roof panel
so that the outside
front edges line up
between the receiver
covers. Push forward
on the roof panel
until it stops.3. Gently place the
roof panel down
so that the back
pins on the
roof panel drop
into the receivers
in the back of
the storage area.
Press down rmly to seat the pins in the receivers.
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Installing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may
fall into or y off the vehicle. You or
others could be injured. After installing
the roof panel, always check that it is
rmly attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check now and
then to be sure the roof panel is rmly
in place.
Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.In most cases, it makes it easier if two people
re-install the roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Check that the front release latches and
the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof
opening are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage
area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the
roof panel with both hands and gently lift it
up and remove it from the storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of
the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the
weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening.
Then align and t the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the roof opening.
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Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle
in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you
may damage top components. Do not lower
the top in cold weather.
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear
trunk partition in the rear storage area is
in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.3. Release the convertible top front latch,
located above the inside rearview mirror,
by pulling and turning it clockwise toward
the driver’s door. Push upward on the front
edge. The windows will automatically lower.
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4. After the convertible top is completely raised,
release the power convertible top button.
5. Pull the convertible front top latch down
and turn it counterclockwise to lock the
convertible top.
If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a
brief time due to a new audio system equalization
being loaded.If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can
still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic
pump, located under the passenger’s side of the
tonneau cover, by using the following steps. The
carpet liner on the passenger’s side must be pulled
back to access the hydraulic pump.
Manual operation of the power convertible top
cannot be attempted for ve minutes from the last
time the convertible top button was pressed if the
top is not completely stowed, with the top down and
the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top
latch locked in place, at the time the convertible
top button was released.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest
level to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to
a comfortable position and release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
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